Category: News

Xinhua reported that a kite festival was held in La Chorrera, Panama on March 23, 2026. The event highlights the role of local community gatherings in the city.

A March 2026 inspection by the National Assembly’s Environment Commission found multiple contamination hotspots in the Río Pacora, renewing debate over water quality for residents of Panamá Este.

Rehearsals to carry the heavy Semana Santa andas have started in Casco Antiguo. TVN will offer special live coverage beginning with the Viernes de Dolores procession on March 27.

Merchants in La Chorrera tell TVN that melon prices rose from $0.25 to $0.35–$0.40 per pound, and sacks of oranges climbed from at least $12 to $18–$20, tightening household budgets.

TVMAX is broadcasting live the match between Colón and Panamá Oeste, providing national viewers with access to the provincial football encounter.

Saus Fest Food 2026 spotlights ‘saus’ as a central element of Panamanian cuisine and is being framed by TVN 2 as a must-attend event on the nation’s gastronomic calendar.

MiBus announced route and timetable changes effective March 23 as rising fuel costs create an estimated $250,000 weekly operating overcost. Riders should watch for detailed schedule releases.

Emmanuel Moses presents Geometría en tránsito at Centro Espacio Arte in San Francisco, a Pinta Art Week 2026 exhibition that transforms Panama Canal forms and maritime materials into large-scale Op Art works.

Panama’s Ministry of Security announced that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and destroyer USS Gridley will navigate the Strait of Magellan this week. Minseg provided no additional scheduling or purpose details.

The University of Panama begins its first semester of 2026 on Monday, March 23, welcoming both new entrants and continuing students as campus activities resume.

Representative Brenes said she felt “petrified” after touring private and state shelters for pregnant girls in Panama City, drawing attention to conditions and oversight of care for pregnant minors.

The 83rd Major League Baseball Championship in Panama honored ten living national baseball legends, highlighting their records—batting titles, home runs, pitching and managerial achievements—and their impact across provinces and international competition.

Corn producers in Panama’s Azuero peninsula are demanding a response from MIDA after alleged nonpayment for the 2025 harvest, saying they need funds to meet financial obligations.

Students at Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá presented a project called “Papilla Nutritiva con Ingredientes Regionales,” proposing a regionally based porridge to help reduce malnutrition in Panama.

IDAAN announced scheduled works from March 24–29 in several provinces as part of a national plan to optimize water production and guarantee potable supply. Residents should watch for local advisories.

Telemetro released a video with the complete results of the Lotería Nacional de Panamá Sunday draw on 22 March 2026; ticket-holders should verify numbers with official Lotería Nacional channels.

Chimán’s roughly 500-year-old parish is now being accompanied by misioneros javieranos, with the archbishop praising the faithful’s simple faith, perseverance and hope.

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and destroyer USS Gridley are scheduled to arrive in Panama on March 29 as part of a South American itinerary that includes Peru, Chile and Brazil.

Mario Bárcenas claimed a double podium at the TCR Panama weekend, praising his team’s work and affirming they will continue focusing on the car’s evolution.

Congresswoman Alexandra Brenes said she was “petrified” after visiting shelters in Panama City where girls, some aged 8 and 9, arrived pregnant. Inspections by the National Assembly’s Womens Commission and planned rural visits follow allegations of negligence and reports of sexual abuse in facilities.